Page 197 - University Bulletin

196

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INTERIOR DESIGN
BS IN INTERIOR DESIGN (SASCED-P 02120101)

INTRODUCTION
As a participant in the academic mission of the Prince Sultan University -the Department of Interior
Design is committed to producing a distinctive class of high- quality young professionals in the
various fields of design work. The Department is committed to fostering intellectual excellence,
emphasizing knowledge that is relevant to design (hand-drafting skills and technological computer
CAD skills in designing). These young women graduates possess a sound academic background in
the fundamental and necessary skills of interior design and thus are fully equipped to deal with the
challenges of design projects in the real world and the jobs that await them in commercial,
hospitality and residential design firms.

The Interior Design program was developed taking into account the needs of the local
communityandtheincreasingdemandsofprofessionalanduniversity-educatedinteriordesigners. In
addition, the content and structure of well-known and accredited programs at prominent
universities are taken into consideration along with the recommendations of leading international
bodies. This enables program graduates to obtain the necessary professional skills that embark on
successful industrial careers and/or pursue higher education in Interior Design.

PROGRAM VISION
The Interior Design program aims to provide the job market with professionals who contribute
positively to the society and enhance the quality of inhabited spaces.

PROGRAM MISSION
The program aspires to offer high quality learning platform. Modern design technology is
integrated with scientific research application, and environmental awareness. It demonstrates
contribution to society development lining with cultural heritage. Graduates are equipped with
professional and international working ethics.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
▪ Prepare program graduates for promising professional careers domestically and
internationally.
▪ Employ a higher level of design philosophy, research and practice
knowledge among students.
▪ Promote effective communication and team collaboration on faculty and
student’s’ level.
▪ Encourage innovation in design with emphasis on the human and
built environment relationship.
▪ Promote professional business practices of the interior design profession.
▪ Raise awareness towards designer's ethical responsibilities to the society.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES|THE ABILITY TO
▪ Define social, cultural, economic, and ecological context and value in all aspects of interior
design.
▪ Recognize the knowledge of human experience and behavior to designing the built
environment.